21.02.2025 18:30
The first opposition to Syrian President Ahmed Shara came from his father, Hussein Shara, a former economist. Responding to claims of privatization in the public sector, father Shara stated, "It would be a big mistake; it is a national asset and belongs to the people."
After the overthrow of the Baath regime in Syria, the new president became Ahmad Shara. While efforts to rebuild the country quickly began, it was claimed that the new administration would pursue a privatization policy in the economy.
OPPOSITION TO PRESIDENT SHARA FROM HIS FATHER
The first reaction to President Shara came from his father, Hussein Shara, a former economist. In a post on his Facebook account, father Shara expressed his criticisms regarding the privatization policy.
"PRIVATIZATION IS A BIG MISTAKE"
Hussein Shara stated: "In light of what I have heard about the privatization of public sector companies and institutions, I want to say that this is a big mistake. Because this public sector was built over decades and is a national asset that belongs to the people. If there is a collapse, corruption, and loss, it is not due to this infrastructure, but rather to the ignorant administrations that manage it in an inexperienced and careless manner, as they see it as their own property and act as they wish."
EXPERT ON REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Hussein Shara is known to have a socialist and nationalist stance. A graduate of the economics department at Baghdad University, father Shara has written numerous books on regional economic development. Hussein Shara was imprisoned for years by the Baath regime. Later exiled, Hussein Shara continued his work in Riyadh for many years.